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ATV safety training scheduled in Ironton

...of a larger initiative to preserve fire towers across America. At the April Chautauqua, Simar, a former DNR area forest supervisor, will explain the history of fire towers and will discuss how the Pequot Lakes tower project evolved. Included...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-04-01/atv-safety-training-scheduled-ironto
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Shooting restrictions continue at gravel pit

...environmental aspects of this use as we determine the future potential of this site," said Paul Lundgren, Backus area forest supervisor. "We will continue to work toward addressing these issues."Alternative managed shooting ranges exist in the...

http://brainerddispatch.com/outdoors/2012-08-21/shooting-restrictions-continue-g
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Pillsbury State Forest Road work begins

...forest road system that improves the quality, longevity and safety of the road," said Paul Lundgren, Backus area forest supervisor. "This investment will also improve state forest accessibility, which benefits citizens and local economies...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2012-10-24/pillsbury-state-forest-road-work-beg
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Limited recreation motorized use allowed during firearms deer season

...forest road system that improves the quality, longevity and safety of the road," said Paul Lundgren, Backus area forest supervisor. "This investment will also improve state forest accessibility, which benefits citizens and local economies...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2012-10-26/limited-recreation-motorized-use-all
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Area agendas

...County Road 103 Improvements and Bike Trails (Council Information) 9. 3/30/99 Letter from Wayne Damerow, Area Forest Supervisor Re: Spring Burning Restrictions (Council Information) 10. 3/25/99 Letter to Charles Miller from Kris Hasskamp...

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Outdoor notes

...Michael Carroll takes over the position on May 23. Carroll has been with the DNR for 21 years, most recently as area forest supervisor in Park Rapids. Garber said Carroll was selected because of his extensive experience with the agency, and strong...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/051201/out_0512010041.shtml
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Storms cause heavy damage in Minnesota forests

...the woods for 20 miles, knocking down up to 75 percent of the trees in its path, said John Stegmeir, Orr-area forest supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. While far smaller than the July 4, 1999, windstorm that...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/081501/sne_0815010032.shtml
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Dry weather fueling grass fires in area

...in swamp land and was contained. The DNR finished cleaning the area Saturday morning, said Keith Simar, DNR area forest supervisor. The Brainerd Fire Department also responded to this fire. The department also had a call for a small grass...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/050303/new_0503030032.html
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Local briefs

...DNR in Brainerd battled five separate wildfires Monday in the Brainerd and Garrison areas. Keith Simar, DNR area forest supervisor in Brainerd, said the fires were small, but they could have been much worse because fire conditions are high...

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Forest fire burns about 75 acres east of Backus

...Brainerd lakes area continues to have severe fire conditions until the next substantial rainfall. Mike Chapman, an area forest supervisor for the Backus Area DNR, said today that the cause of the Blind Lake Township forest fire remains under investigation...

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